Trapa bispinosa Roxb.

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Trapa bispinosa Roxb. is aslo known as Trapa natans Linn. var. bispinosa{Roxb.} Makino, belongs to Onagraceae, Trapaceae, family.
The Arabic Name for this herb is Joz Al-Qastal.
The English Names for this herb are Singhara Nut, Water Chestnut.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Gaonri, Kesru, Pani-Phal, Singhara.

Pharmacological Actions

Fruit:

  • Anti-bilious
  • Anti-diarrhoeal
  • Anti-pyretic
  • Aphrodisiac
  • Appetizer
  • Astringent
  • Cooling
  • Flatulent
  • Nerve Stimulant
  • Nutritive
  • Styptic
  • Tonic


    • Indications

    The Indications of Fruit of Trapa bispinosa Roxb. are Biliousness, Bronchitis, Lumbago, Nervous Debility, Thirst, Seminal Weakness, Pain, General Debility, Leucorrhoea, Diarrhoea, Sore Throat, Dryness of Lungs, Dryness of Pharynx, Dryness of Genito-Urinary Organs, Chronic Fever, Vaginal Discharges, Bad Teeth.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Trapa bispinosa Roxb..

    Temperaments

    The Temperament of Fruit(fresh) of Trapa bispinosa Roxb. is Cold and moist.

    The Temperament of Fruit(dried) of Trapa bispinosa Roxb. is cold and dry.

    Available Brands

    BrandManufacturer/Mnf. Representative
    MAJOON ARD KHURMAQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    MAJOON MUGHALIZ JAWAHAR WALIQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    MAJUN ARAD KHURMAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    MAJUN JIRYAN KHASHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    NISAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan

    Compound Preparations

    Trapa bispinosa Roxb. is used in the preparation of Halwai-Supari Pak, Ma'jun Aard Khurma, Ma'jun Jiryan Khas, Safuf Kalan compounds.

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    Whole HerbN/A
    Fruit3.000g - 12.000gN/A
    Fruit(dried)N/A
    Fruit(fresh)N/A

    Herb's Description

    Trapa bispinosa Roxb.. A very variable, handsome, rooted aquatic herb. Stems long, flexuous, ascending in water. Leaves floating, crowned at the upper parts of stems, appearing as rosettes, rhomboidal, lower surface reddish-purple to green and upper green. Flowers white(140). Fruits green(52), bony, turbinate, 2-4 cm long and broad, 4-angled, 2 opposite angles each with a scabrous spine, 2 other spines sometimes obsolete, indehiscent, 1-seeded, seed white and starchy{140). The dried fruit deprived of husk is dull brown externally and white within. On section it is hard and brittle.

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    Occurence: It occurs in India, Malaysia, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Tropical Africa.
    Taste:
    Fruit: Tasteless,Slightly Sweetish

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Trapa bispinosa Roxb.'s substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Trapa bispinosa Roxb.'s Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Trapa bispinosa Roxb.'s antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

    Regarded as harmful for individuals with cold temperament.Being flatulant and styptic astringent, it is not digested easily thus may cause obstruction in kidneys and bladder.At times its excessive use may cause colic and retention of urine.

    Toxicity

    Currently no Toxicity information is available for Trapa bispinosa Roxb.. (work in progress)